New Guy From Michigan

[jmo3663]

Hi all, just wanted to introduce myself here. I've been whitetail, turkey, duck and bear hunting in Michigan for a long time. The elk hunting bug bit me about seven years ago. This year will be my 6th hunt west for elk. I have only done DIY archery hunts, reading and researching elk, the habitat they live in and how to hunt em while studying G.E from 1500 miles away. I still have yet to harvest an, elk and have made just about every mistake an elk hunter can make, and probably some new ones you've never heard of. I have learned a tremendous amount in those five hunts, just looking to seal the deal now. I started out car camping and over the last two years began backpack hunting, which I really enjoy. I've been reading and learning from your posts for a while, but just became a member. I'm heading to central Idaho for 2017 and am looking forward to picking up a thing or two from your elk hunting experiences.

Josh from Michigan

 

[Northernpiker]

Nice to have ya Michigan, the hunting is the fun part, harvesting one means work! So I've heard. Good luck and nice to have you with us.

 

[River Rat]

Welcome to the form,


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[Greg Beck]

Welcome Josh!!

 

[realunlucky]

Welcome

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we are neighbors sort of I'm just over the line in Ohio.Your right about doing the research from this far away, but the guys here have been generous with information.

 

[LRx]

Where about's in Michigan Josh? I grew up in TC and did a lot of deer hunting in the Yoop.

Cheers,
Lee

 

[jmo3663]

Where about's in Michigan Josh? I grew up in TC and did a lot of deer hunting in the Yoop.

Cheers,
Lee

From S/E Michigan. The wolves, coyotes and the winters have really put a hurt to the U.P. deer herd. It's not like it used to be. They put some severe restrictions with taking does last year. I have family that moved to Bozeman about 8 years ago and never looked back. You have some beautiful country out there.